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What passed down the feudal system?

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Land.

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What were the names of the three contenders for the throne of England in 1066?

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Harold Godwinson, Harald Hardrada, William of Normandy.

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What should the plan you make for Q3 on Year 7 History exam 2 look like.

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It should be a spider diagram plan. The centre should make it clear what the focus of the question is.

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What were the disadvantages of Motte and Bailey castles?

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They were made of wood which would eventually rot or could be burnt down.

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What was the first design of castles in England called?

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Motte and Bailey.

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When you make your spider diagram plan for Q3 on Year 7 History exam 2, where are you getting your ‘legs’ from?

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The first ‘leg’ is the factor that is mentioned in the question. The other ‘legs’ are other factors that you can think of.

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Why were there so many contenders for the throne of England in 1066?

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The previous king, Edward the Confessor, had not been clear enough about who would replace him when he died.

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Was William the Conqueror popular when he became king of England?

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No, people in England were angry that his army had beaten and killed Harold Godwinson’s at the Battle of Hastings. They did not like that he was from Normandy. They didn’t trust him.

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What must you do before even reading the question on Q2 in the Year 7 History exam 2?

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Read and think about the source.

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How many miles a day did Harold Godwinson’s army have to cover on the march south?

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50 miles a day.

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How many days after the Battle of Stamford Bridge did the wind change, allowing William’s army to cross?

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2 days later.

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What were Motte and Bailey castles made from?

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Wood.

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What did William the Conqueror have done to solve his problem of how much to tax people?

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The Domesday survey and then the Domesday book which followed.

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What should each leg on your spider diagram plan for Q3 on Year 7 History exam 2 be turned into when you answer?

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A PEE paragraph with lots of your own historical knowledge.

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15
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Where and when was the Bayeux Tapestry made?

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Kent, England in 1071.

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16
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What should you think about before answering Q2 on Year 7 History exam 2?

A

Knowledge - PASTA - PASTA

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17
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Where was the first Motte and Bailey castle in England built?

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Windsor.

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18
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What must you make sure you do with the source on Q1 of Year 7 History exam 2?

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Describe in detail the parts of the source that are relevant to the question .

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19
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What has Senlac Hill got to do with the Battle of Hastings?

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It was the hill where Harold Godwinson’s troops were based during the Battle of Hastings.

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20
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Where does most of our information about the events of 1066 come from?

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The Bayeux Tapestry

21
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What passed up the feudal system?

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Promises, wealth and military service.

22
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With how many ships did Harald Hardrada try to invade the north of England on 20th September 1066?

A

500.

23
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What happened to William of Normandy’s name once he had won the Battle of Hastings?

A

It was changed to William the Conqueror (King William I).

24
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Which two sides fought at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

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Harold Godwinson’s Saxon army vs Harald Hardrada’s Vikings.

25
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Who ordered the Bayeux Tapestry to be made?

A

Bishop Odo who was William the Conqueror’s half-brother.

26
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What should you do before starting to answer Q3 on Year 7 History exam 2?

A

Make a plan.

27
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What were the two sides fighting at the Battle of Hastings?

A

Harold Godwinson’s Saxons vs William of Normandy’s Normans.

28
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Which of the three contenders for the throne in 1066 immediately declared themself king after the death of Edward?

A

Harold Godwinson

29
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What were the advantages of Motte and Bailey castles?

A

They could be built very quickly (in just a few weeks).

30
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Why did many English people not like William the Conqueror when he became king?

A

They were angry that his army had beaten and killed Harold Godwinson’s at the Battle of Hastings. They did not like that he was from Normandy. They didn’t trust him.

31
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What did William do that was clever during the Battle of Hastings?

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He had his troops pretend to be running away, this tricked the Saxons down off of Senlac hill and made them open to attack.

32
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What should you add to the end of your answer to Q3 on Year 7 History exam 2 to ensure you make even more progress?

A

A conclusion. A really good conclusion might give a bit more evidence or an idea that hasn’t been mentioned before.

33
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When should you write about your revised knowledge in Q2 on Year 7 History exam 2?

A

To help you explain how useful the source is.

34
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What were some of the problems facing William when he became king in 1066?

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Many English Lords and Barons did not accept him as king, London and Dover were not in his control, he needed money from taxes but didn’t know how rich people were.

35
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What did the Feudal system help William the Conqueror do?

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It helped him control the people of England, get an army and get money from them.

36
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Which of the three contenders for the throne in 1066 was from Norway?

A

Harald Hardrada

37
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How did castles help William the Conqueror to control England?

A

They were intimidating and the people inside could easily defend themselves against attack.

38
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What happened to Harold at the Battle of Hastings?

A

He was apparently killed when a Norman arrow shot him in the eye.

39
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Which of the three contenders for the throne in 1066 was from the area we nowadays know as France?

A

William of Normandy

40
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What gave the Saxons the advantage at the start of the Battle of Hastings?

A

They were situated at the top of Senlac Hill, giving them the high ground and putting them in a strong position to repel the Norman archers and foot sodiers.

41
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Which side won at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

A

Harold Godwinson’s Saxons.

42
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Why did William of Normandy have to wait to start his invasion of England in 1066?

A

The wind was blowing in the wrong direction so his ships would not be able to sail across from Normandy.

43
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Which of the three contenders for the throne in 1066 was from England?

A

Harold Godwinson

44
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When should you write about your revised knowledge on Q1 of Year 7 History exam 2?

A

Use your knowledge to help you comment on the parts of the sources that you have described.

45
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What types of castles eventually replaced the Motte and Bailey design?

A

Stone castles.

46
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How many exhausted soldiers did Harold Godwinson have with him when he arrived in Hastings?

A

7000

47
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What was the impact of William having so many castles built across England in the early years of his reign?

A

It showed the people of England that he was now in charge. It made England easier to control and defend against attack from foreigners or rebellions.

48
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What were the four levels in the feudal system?

A

King-Barons-Knights-Peasants

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